FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Rishi Sunak delays Government’s flagship recycling reforms for a year

Environmental campaigners criticise the Tories over delay to packaging reform

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023

Homes stuck with tadpoles in their ‘Dickensian’ water supply, Government told

MPs have pressed the Government about drinking water supplies.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Rish! drowns in despair as water minister finds herself way out her depth

Sunak appears to have accepted defeat but Rebecca Pow appears incapable of recognising reality

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

‘Concerned’ government eyes temporary nationalisation of Thames Water

England’s largest water company could be put under ‘special administration’ regime

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Thames Water pipe leaks at highest level in five years, FoI reveals

Firm having regular meetings with environment minister after failing to meet targets to fix leakage rates

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

Government scraps charges to take DIY waste to the tip

Both Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils have been making people pay

Bristol Post · Jun 17, 2023

Water firms ‘sorry’ for 824 daily sewage spills in 2022

Companies have apologised for not acting quickly enough

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Britons face rising water bills for 100 years to fix sewage spills

Companies have apologised for not acting quickly enough to tackle sewage spills.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Water company fined £2.7m after sewage spilled into North Sea

Judge tells comapany huge fine was due to their reappearances in court

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023